Lionel Messi scored his seventh World Cup goal to help Argentina beat Cape Verde

Cape Verde players gatecrashed Lionel Messi's post-match interview to snap selfies with the Argentina star after their thrilling 3-2 extra-time World Cup defeat

Is Lionel Messi playing today? The Inter Miami star returns with Argentina for a record sixth World Cup appearance at the 2026 tournament in North America.

LIONEL MESSI was criticised for his controversial free-kick – as fans slammed him for “trying to pull a fast one”. The superstar gave Argentina the lead with a superb goal

Even after an 11-game winning streak, Lionel Messi sounds the alarm on Argentina’s "many blunders" following a extra-time against Cape Verde.

Lionel Messi has unwavering support from his parents, Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini. Affectionately known as "Leo," Lionel's mom and dad played a pivotal role in shaping his career, helping the 2026 FIFA World Cup player become the most decorated player in soccer and one of the greatest in the sport's history.

Argentina walked out with a win in a nail-biting matchup vs. Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cape Verde’s fairytale run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end after suffering a 3-2 defeat against Argentina in the Round of 32.

Victor Vazquez met Messi when they were 13 at Barcelona. They were great friends and would share music and travel on the bus together

Lionel Messi said Cabo Verde ‘kicked the crap’ out of him after Argentina survived a bruising 3-2 World Cup win in Round of 32.